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Postby -Adam- » Thu Apr 26, 2007 5:04 pm

£125... aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

You've got to be taking the piss, how can a team jersey be worth £125!!!???

Like i said, condor / rapha or whoever, rip off merchants!!!
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Postby Snoop Doug » Thu Apr 26, 2007 5:06 pm

With you there AJC - more than my bl@@dy bike's worth mate!

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Postby Phil S » Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:24 pm

Rapha. Puffs.
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Postby Grahame » Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:08 pm

[url=http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=9338]merino wool jersey for less than 1/2 the Rapha price[/url]
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Postby Bo-Gilly » Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:31 pm

[url=http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/eshop.asp?wci=search&wce=merino]Still cheaper[/url]
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Postby Jon H » Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:04 pm

If anyone is after that retro-cool look, I have an old style Addiscombe jersey that I will let go at a very special price. It's the version which is white at the top, yellow at the bottom with a sort of car tyre print across the middle.

This is very exclusive as it is no longer available in the shops. None of your Italian recycled sheep rubbish, this is 100% polyester and made in the UK. As well as the Addiscombe CC brand, it carries the discreet "TAL" logo (The Agreeable Lot). It has been worn and washed many times by me, to save you the hard effort of attaining that "lived-in" look.

Not only do you get the jersey, but also a signed certificate of authenticity and choice of photograph of me wearing the jersey either in time-trial or much rarer cyclo-cross action circa 2003.

Now what is that price of this sort-after item I hear you ask. Well I'm sure you'll agree it's a total bargain at just £99. Not even three figures, I'm robbing myself really. Yes, that's a saving of £26 over that Rapha rip-off. Just think of what you could do with that £26 - go to Beer Circus proudly wearing your new aquisition and get completely slaughtered.
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Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:52 am

At that rate [quote]it's a total bargain at just £99
I've got about 2 grands worth in my wardrobe :lol:
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Postby Sylv » Thu Aug 30, 2007 3:53 pm

If anyone is interested, I have the possibilty to get a free Club Jersey worth (gasp) £90 with any jersey or jacket (not t-shirt or base layer) ordered within the next two weeks.

The twist ... the size has to be small or extra small.

Get in touch if interested

http://www.rapha.cc/
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Postby Andrew G » Thu Aug 30, 2007 4:05 pm

Sorry Jon MrPVT was offering a far better deal. :wink:
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Postby Phil S » Fri Aug 31, 2007 12:03 am

Rapha's for lifestyle cyclists.
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Postby huw williams » Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:08 am

I agree - I hate the image they're trying to portray - it certainly has nothing to do with how I see cycling. Every time I see their new brochure I want to chunder

However. That waterproof they gave me is the best damn coat I've ever had - no question. When something is as good and functional as that you don't mond paying a load for it - I just wish they wouldn't try to sell me the idea that I'm part of some kind of elitist lifestyle when I use it.

Wise up Rapha - I wear your waterproof when it's pi***ng down, cold and the roads are covered in grime - it ain't about the glamour.
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Postby Paul on the Pearson » Fri Aug 31, 2007 2:11 pm

Raphas kind of like the Marks and Sparks of cycle wear! Well made but boring and conservative and the outrageous prices make it all seem a tad pretencious. But then what do I know, I like riding around in dayglo pink and silver!
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Postby Mike I » Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:03 pm

You need more than an overpriced piece of knitwear to be retro cool.

Which reminds me, I must dust down red bike before tomorrow. Apparently there are going to be pictures taken and everything, so best to make sure everything's nice and shiny.
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Postby Grahame » Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:31 pm

I have to disagree as well. I think they are more like the Burberry of the cycling world. :twisted:

Lots of people aspire to the look, but can only afford either fakes or the cap. :wink: :twisted:
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Postby adrian » Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:43 pm

[quote][quote]Raphas kind of like the Marks and Sparks of cycle wear!


I beg to differ, I'd say they're more like the Armani of cycling couture. :D

Nah, Armani is ugly, and rubbish quality. I'd say Paul Smith was nearer the mark - good designs, OK materials, construction and fit nothing special: generally overpriced.
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